Programme Manager Advocacy
2026-04-09T13:13:19+00:00
Participatory Ecological Land Use Management ( PELUM ) Uganda
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https://www.pelumuganda.org/
FULL_TIME
Plot 37/37A, Martyrs Way Ntinda
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Management, Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit, Communications, Writing, Advertising & Public Relations, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products
2026-04-17T17:00:00+00:00
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Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Uganda is seeking to fill the position of Programme Manager Advocacy at the Country Secretariat Office in Kampala – Uganda.
Since 1995, PELUM Uganda has been sharing skills and knowledge about ecological Land use practices and techniques working with a broad network of likeminded organizations; undertaking research and demonstration projects, and advocating for policies that better support smallholder farmers with a vision of empowering communities in Uganda to sustainably utilize their natural resources.
As part of a strong regional network of over 220 civil Society organizations spread out in 14 countries in East, Central and Southern Africa. PELUM Uganda works to improve the livelihoods of small holder farmers and the sustainability of farming communities by fostering ecological land use management.
Suitable Candidates who possess the credentials below are therefore encouraged to apply.
Relationships:
Reports to: Head of Programmes
Responsible for: Advocacy Officers and Advocacy Assistant
Other key relationships:
- Support All PELUM Uganda staff
- External relations PELUM Board of Directors, Development Partners, Government, PELUM Uganda Members, Civil Society / Private Sector Organisations
Job purpose
This job exists to undertake overall responsibility for developing and managing the delivery of the Advocacy strategy across PELUM Uganda and establish presence in key National level institutions and stakeholders.
Job summary
To provide overall strategic leadership to the planning, implementation, reporting and management of PELUM Uganda’s advocacy initiatives at Sub National, National and international levels. The Advocacy Manager will support PELUM Uganda’s efforts to design and implement advocacy initiatives / interventions that conform to PELUM Uganda’s strategic plan and which respond to stakeholders’ needs. It will also coordinate / manage other Advocacy Officers within the Advocacy Programme where the position lies.
Duties and responsibilities
1. Programme Planning, development and implementation
1.1 Provide leadership to the development and implementation of Advocacy programmes including new programme concepts and ideas.
1.2 To ensure that Advocacy initiatives are in alignment with the PELUM Uganda strategic objectives.
.3 Coordinate the development and implementation of the annual and quarterly work plans and related reviews in the Advocacy programme.
1.4 Ensure programme activities are implemented in compliance with agreed guidelines/standards and proactively seek input from relevant substantive internal experts.
1.5 Ensure preparation of periodic programme reports for decision making in line with the donor requirements.
1.6 To work with other programme colleagues, sharing information and providing advice and support.
1.7 Spearhead development, implementation and review of PELUM Uganda advocacy strategy
1.8 Mobilize advocacy issues from the PELUM Uganda membership and other staff.
1.9 Convene regular advocacy programme planning and review meetings as appropriate.
1.10 Review activity plans and budgets for their officers and forward them to HoP for approval
2) Research and Policy development
2.1 Work closely with the relevant thematic committees to set the research agendas.
2.2 Coordinate research in public policy to influence change at various levels.
2.3 Ensure findings of the research are disseminated and used to inform policy processes and advocacy engagements.
2.4 Coordinate capacity building events for members and staff on policy research/ analysis.
2.5 Coordinate preparation of petitions, fact sheets and policy briefs in liaison with Advocacy officers and communication officer.
2.6 Undertake research agendas and ensure findings inform Programme designs.
3) Policy Influence and Engagements
3.1 Ensure capacity building and skills development in advocacy for PELUM Uganda members and staff in liaison with the relevant staff on Membership development officer.
3.2 Ensure PELUM Uganda membership is kept informed on policy processes related to sustainable farming systems and agricultural market development.
3.3 Establish PELUM Uganda presence in key line ministries and other policy spaces.
3.4 Coordinate representation of PELUM Uganda at various sector working and technical groups that relate to agriculture.
3.5 Organize platforms for engagements between PELUM Uganda and decision makers.
3.6 Ensure that PELUM Uganda’s best practices are marketed at local, national and international forums.
3.7 Ensure that PELUM Uganda maps stakeholders that she must work with to increase its effectiveness and visibility.
3.8 Represent PELUM Uganda at other forums (including donor meetings) as required by the HoP.
3.9 Spearhead advocacy campaigns, mobilize and organize alliances and coalitions for advocacy on specific issues.
3.10 Coordinate advocacy thematic committee meetings and ensure implementation of resolutions taken by the committee
4). Resource Mobilisation and Grant Management
4.1 Spearhead the technical aspects of the project proposal development processes for Advocacy programme.
4.2 Support proposal development process for other programme areas within PELUM Uganda.
4.3 Identify existing and potential funding opportunities
4.4 Facilitate donor visits and assessments as necessary.
4.5 Ensure that resources under his/her care are properly deployed, utilized and accounted for
4.6 Support M&E Officer and finance department in preparing narrative and finance donor reports.
4.7 Participate in raising resources for building PELUM Uganda’s reserves.
4.8 Support in operationalizing the development of ELUM centre.
5). Project Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation
5.1 Conduct project inceptions to ensure good understanding of new projects by the team and other stakeholders.
5.2 Periodically share relevant project information with the HoP as informed by the implementation environment
5.3 Participate in Advocacy Programmes monitoring and organize periodic project reviews to ensure that the project incorporates new learnings and maintains relevance.
5.4 Support mid-term and end of term project evaluation process.
5.5 Prepare periodic reports for the Advocacy Programme as may be required and share with the HoP.
6) Representation, Networking and Partnerships
6.1 Participate in the organisation’s other key institutional events such as the country working group, related events, agroecology week of Action and others.
6.2 Review partners mapping and profiling to establish relevant partnerships for the Advocacy programme.
6.3 Establish and maintain strategic partnerships relevant for the Advocacy programme.
6.4 Regular communication and information sharing with strategic partners in liaison with the HoP.
6.5 Coordinate national, regional and sub-regional level thematic initiatives.
7) Human Resource Management
7.1 Ensure Human resources are efficiently deployed in Advocacy department.
7.2 Identify and address the human resource capacity needs in the Advocacy programme.
7.3 Maintain good communication, coordination and leadership of the Advocacy programme team.
7.4 Provide support supervision and regularly appraise and give feedback to Advocacy programme staff.
7.5 Provide technical guidance and methodological support to all programme staff.
7.6 Participate in the selection, recruitment and induction of Advocacy Programme staff and volunteers as required.
7.7 Ensure regular advocacy programme meetings and development and approval of activities schedules.
In addition to individual respective tasks, all PELUM Uganda employees are expected:
- To adhere to our organizational values and to actively promote their application amongst colleagues.
- To undertake tasks in a creative, self-driven and innovative fashion.
- Participate in raising resources for building PELUM Uganda’s reserves.
- Ensure that all activities are implemented in a gender sensitive manner.
- Adhere to PELUM Uganda's policies, procedures, and performance expectations in all functions.
- To identify and implement additional tasks/ ideas of benefit to the organization (whether directly linked to one’s job or not).
- Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.
The attainment of the above will be reflected in the employee’s appraisal, as well as the achievement of outputs, as described in above key responsibilities.
Personal specifications
Education
A minimum of a Master’s degree in Public Policy, Human Rights or any other related field is and Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science/ International relations with bias in Development studies / Public Policy/Mass Communication/Development communication and a related field.
Technical skills
Political engagement, Knowledge of national and international development. High Networking skills, Negotiation skills and development arena.
Industry experience
4 Years’ experience in advocacy, development, or international affairs. Project management, and coordination skills required. Experience in media and public statements and presentations.
Management skills
Strong experience in leading and managing projects. Ability to develop and maintain relationships with various internal and external stakeholders. Team player with positive attitude, flexible mind, and good coaching and motivational skills. Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.
Personal qualities
Ability to think and operate strategically and creatively. Flexible, self-starter, sense of humor, team player, attention to detail.
Communication and interpersonal skills
Lobbying and political skills: persuasive, diplomatic and articulate. Ability to communicate clearly and work independently yet cooperatively in a cross-cultural setting with a number of long-distance working relationships.
- Provide leadership to the development and implementation of Advocacy programmes including new programme concepts and ideas.
- To ensure that Advocacy initiatives are in alignment with the PELUM Uganda strategic objectives.
- Coordinate the development and implementation of the annual and quarterly work plans and related reviews in the Advocacy programme.
- Ensure programme activities are implemented in compliance with agreed guidelines/standards and proactively seek input from relevant substantive internal experts.
- Ensure preparation of periodic programme reports for decision making in line with the donor requirements.
- To work with other programme colleagues, sharing information and providing advice and support.
- Spearhead development, implementation and review of PELUM Uganda advocacy strategy
- Mobilize advocacy issues from the PELUM Uganda membership and other staff.
- Convene regular advocacy programme planning and review meetings as appropriate.
- Review activity plans and budgets for their officers and forward them to HoP for approval
- Work closely with the relevant thematic committees to set the research agendas.
- Coordinate research in public policy to influence change at various levels.
- Ensure findings of the research are disseminated and used to inform policy processes and advocacy engagements.
- Coordinate capacity building events for members and staff on policy research/ analysis.
- Coordinate preparation of petitions, fact sheets and policy briefs in liaison with Advocacy officers and communication officer.
- Undertake research agendas and ensure findings inform Programme designs.
- Ensure capacity building and skills development in advocacy for PELUM Uganda members and staff in liaison with the relevant staff on Membership development officer.
- Ensure PELUM Uganda membership is kept informed on policy processes related to sustainable farming systems and agricultural market development.
- Establish PELUM Uganda presence in key line ministries and other policy spaces.
- Coordinate representation of PELUM Uganda at various sector working and technical groups that relate to agriculture.
- Organize platforms for engagements between PELUM Uganda and decision makers.
- Ensure that PELUM Uganda’s best practices are marketed at local, national and international forums.
- Ensure that PELUM Uganda maps stakeholders that she must work with to increase its effectiveness and visibility.
- Represent PELUM Uganda at other forums (including donor meetings) as required by the HoP.
- Spearhead advocacy campaigns, mobilize and organize alliances and coalitions for advocacy on specific issues.
- Coordinate advocacy thematic committee meetings and ensure implementation of resolutions taken by the committee
- Spearhead the technical aspects of the project proposal development processes for Advocacy programme.
- Support proposal development process for other programme areas within PELUM Uganda.
- Identify existing and potential funding opportunities
- Facilitate donor visits and assessments as necessary.
- Ensure that resources under his/her care are properly deployed, utilized and accounted for
- Support M&E Officer and finance department in preparing narrative and finance donor reports.
- Participate in raising resources for building PELUM Uganda’s reserves.
- Support in operationalizing the development of ELUM centre.
- Conduct project inceptions to ensure good understanding of new projects by the team and other stakeholders.
- Periodically share relevant project information with the HoP as informed by the implementation environment
- Participate in Advocacy Programmes monitoring and organize periodic project reviews to ensure that the project incorporates new learnings and maintains relevance.
- Support mid-term and end of term project evaluation process.
- Prepare periodic reports for the Advocacy Programme as may be required and share with the HoP.
- Participate in the organisation’s other key institutional events such as the country working group, related events, agroecology week of Action and others.
- Review partners mapping and profiling to establish relevant partnerships for the Advocacy programme.
- Establish and maintain strategic partnerships relevant for the Advocacy programme.
- Regular communication and information sharing with strategic partners in liaison with the HoP.
- Coordinate national, regional and sub-regional level thematic initiatives.
- Ensure Human resources are efficiently deployed in Advocacy department.
- Identify and address the human resource capacity needs in the Advocacy programme.
- Maintain good communication, coordination and leadership of the Advocacy programme team.
- Provide support supervision and regularly appraise and give feedback to Advocacy programme staff.
- Provide technical guidance and methodological support to all programme staff.
- Participate in the selection, recruitment and induction of Advocacy Programme staff and volunteers as required.
- Ensure regular advocacy programme meetings and development and approval of activities schedules.
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Vacancy title:
Programme Manager Advocacy
Jobs at:
Participatory Ecological Land Use Management ( PELUM ) Uganda
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 17 2026
Duty Station:
Plot 37/37A, Martyrs Way Ntinda | Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Uganda is seeking to fill the position of Programme Manager Advocacy at the Country Secretariat Office in Kampala – Uganda.
Since 1995, PELUM Uganda has been sharing skills and knowledge about ecological Land use practices and techniques working with a broad network of likeminded organizations; undertaking research and demonstration projects, and advocating for policies that better support smallholder farmers with a vision of empowering communities in Uganda to sustainably utilize their natural resources.
As part of a strong regional network of over 220 civil Society organizations spread out in 14 countries in East, Central and Southern Africa. PELUM Uganda works to improve the livelihoods of small holder farmers and the sustainability of farming communities by fostering ecological land use management.
Suitable Candidates who possess the credentials below are therefore encouraged to apply.
Relationships:
Reports to: Head of Programmes
Responsible for: Advocacy Officers and Advocacy Assistant
Other key relationships:
- Support All PELUM Uganda staff
- External relations PELUM Board of Directors, Development Partners, Government, PELUM Uganda Members, Civil Society / Private Sector Organisations
Job purpose
This job exists to undertake overall responsibility for developing and managing the delivery of the Advocacy strategy across PELUM Uganda and establish presence in key National level institutions and stakeholders.
Job summary
To provide overall strategic leadership to the planning, implementation, reporting and management of PELUM Uganda’s advocacy initiatives at Sub National, National and international levels. The Advocacy Manager will support PELUM Uganda’s efforts to design and implement advocacy initiatives / interventions that conform to PELUM Uganda’s strategic plan and which respond to stakeholders’ needs. It will also coordinate / manage other Advocacy Officers within the Advocacy Programme where the position lies.
Duties and responsibilities
1. Programme Planning, development and implementation
1.1 Provide leadership to the development and implementation of Advocacy programmes including new programme concepts and ideas.
1.2 To ensure that Advocacy initiatives are in alignment with the PELUM Uganda strategic objectives.
.3 Coordinate the development and implementation of the annual and quarterly work plans and related reviews in the Advocacy programme.
1.4 Ensure programme activities are implemented in compliance with agreed guidelines/standards and proactively seek input from relevant substantive internal experts.
1.5 Ensure preparation of periodic programme reports for decision making in line with the donor requirements.
1.6 To work with other programme colleagues, sharing information and providing advice and support.
1.7 Spearhead development, implementation and review of PELUM Uganda advocacy strategy
1.8 Mobilize advocacy issues from the PELUM Uganda membership and other staff.
1.9 Convene regular advocacy programme planning and review meetings as appropriate.
1.10 Review activity plans and budgets for their officers and forward them to HoP for approval
2) Research and Policy development
2.1 Work closely with the relevant thematic committees to set the research agendas.
2.2 Coordinate research in public policy to influence change at various levels.
2.3 Ensure findings of the research are disseminated and used to inform policy processes and advocacy engagements.
2.4 Coordinate capacity building events for members and staff on policy research/ analysis.
2.5 Coordinate preparation of petitions, fact sheets and policy briefs in liaison with Advocacy officers and communication officer.
2.6 Undertake research agendas and ensure findings inform Programme designs.
3) Policy Influence and Engagements
3.1 Ensure capacity building and skills development in advocacy for PELUM Uganda members and staff in liaison with the relevant staff on Membership development officer.
3.2 Ensure PELUM Uganda membership is kept informed on policy processes related to sustainable farming systems and agricultural market development.
3.3 Establish PELUM Uganda presence in key line ministries and other policy spaces.
3.4 Coordinate representation of PELUM Uganda at various sector working and technical groups that relate to agriculture.
3.5 Organize platforms for engagements between PELUM Uganda and decision makers.
3.6 Ensure that PELUM Uganda’s best practices are marketed at local, national and international forums.
3.7 Ensure that PELUM Uganda maps stakeholders that she must work with to increase its effectiveness and visibility.
3.8 Represent PELUM Uganda at other forums (including donor meetings) as required by the HoP.
3.9 Spearhead advocacy campaigns, mobilize and organize alliances and coalitions for advocacy on specific issues.
3.10 Coordinate advocacy thematic committee meetings and ensure implementation of resolutions taken by the committee
4). Resource Mobilisation and Grant Management
4.1 Spearhead the technical aspects of the project proposal development processes for Advocacy programme.
4.2 Support proposal development process for other programme areas within PELUM Uganda.
4.3 Identify existing and potential funding opportunities
4.4 Facilitate donor visits and assessments as necessary.
4.5 Ensure that resources under his/her care are properly deployed, utilized and accounted for
4.6 Support M&E Officer and finance department in preparing narrative and finance donor reports.
4.7 Participate in raising resources for building PELUM Uganda’s reserves.
4.8 Support in operationalizing the development of ELUM centre.
5). Project Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation
5.1 Conduct project inceptions to ensure good understanding of new projects by the team and other stakeholders.
5.2 Periodically share relevant project information with the HoP as informed by the implementation environment
5.3 Participate in Advocacy Programmes monitoring and organize periodic project reviews to ensure that the project incorporates new learnings and maintains relevance.
5.4 Support mid-term and end of term project evaluation process.
5.5 Prepare periodic reports for the Advocacy Programme as may be required and share with the HoP.
6) Representation, Networking and Partnerships
6.1 Participate in the organisation’s other key institutional events such as the country working group, related events, agroecology week of Action and others.
6.2 Review partners mapping and profiling to establish relevant partnerships for the Advocacy programme.
6.3 Establish and maintain strategic partnerships relevant for the Advocacy programme.
6.4 Regular communication and information sharing with strategic partners in liaison with the HoP.
6.5 Coordinate national, regional and sub-regional level thematic initiatives.
7) Human Resource Management
7.1 Ensure Human resources are efficiently deployed in Advocacy department.
7.2 Identify and address the human resource capacity needs in the Advocacy programme.
7.3 Maintain good communication, coordination and leadership of the Advocacy programme team.
7.4 Provide support supervision and regularly appraise and give feedback to Advocacy programme staff.
7.5 Provide technical guidance and methodological support to all programme staff.
7.6 Participate in the selection, recruitment and induction of Advocacy Programme staff and volunteers as required.
7.7 Ensure regular advocacy programme meetings and development and approval of activities schedules.
In addition to individual respective tasks, all PELUM Uganda employees are expected:
- To adhere to our organizational values and to actively promote their application amongst colleagues.
- To undertake tasks in a creative, self-driven and innovative fashion.
- Participate in raising resources for building PELUM Uganda’s reserves.
- Ensure that all activities are implemented in a gender sensitive manner.
- Adhere to PELUM Uganda's policies, procedures, and performance expectations in all functions.
- To identify and implement additional tasks/ ideas of benefit to the organization (whether directly linked to one’s job or not).
- Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.
The attainment of the above will be reflected in the employee’s appraisal, as well as the achievement of outputs, as described in above key responsibilities.
Personal specifications
Education
A minimum of a Master’s degree in Public Policy, Human Rights or any other related field is and Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science/ International relations with bias in Development studies / Public Policy/Mass Communication/Development communication and a related field.
Technical skills
Political engagement, Knowledge of national and international development. High Networking skills, Negotiation skills and development arena.
Industry experience
4 Years’ experience in advocacy, development, or international affairs. Project management, and coordination skills required. Experience in media and public statements and presentations.
Management skills
Strong experience in leading and managing projects. Ability to develop and maintain relationships with various internal and external stakeholders. Team player with positive attitude, flexible mind, and good coaching and motivational skills. Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.
Personal qualities
Ability to think and operate strategically and creatively. Flexible, self-starter, sense of humor, team player, attention to detail.
Communication and interpersonal skills
Lobbying and political skills: persuasive, diplomatic and articulate. Ability to communicate clearly and work independently yet cooperatively in a cross-cultural setting with a number of long-distance working relationships.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
If you believe you have the requisite qualifications for the position, please tender in your expression of interest/cover letter (strictly via email) highlighting your suitability for the position, CV, Copies of relevant certificates, testimonials, and contacts of 3 referees all in one (1) single PDF Document or Zipped Folder not exceeding 30MB addressed to:
The Country Coordinator,
PELUM Uganda
Plot 37/37A, Martyrs Way Ntinda, P.O Box, 35804, Kampala.
Email: hr
pelumuganda.org
The deadline for Applications is Friday, 17th April 2026 at 05:00 pm (EAT).
Please Note that;
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Only online applications will be accepted.
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Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive communication from us within 1 month after the closing date for applications, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
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PELUM Uganda is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages qualified women and other suitably qualified candidates to apply for the role, in line with our commitment to a gender-sensitive and inclusive approach in all our programmes and institutional practices.
PELUM Uganda is fully committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults, and all PELUM Uganda services are aligned to the PELUM Uganda Safeguarding Policy geared towards keeping Children and Vulnerable Adults free from acts of abuse, neglect and exploitation. In this regard, applicants confirm that they have understood their personal responsibility to protect the Children and Adults that may be vulnerable to any form of abuse and exploitation. Applicants also confirm that they have no criminal prosecution or other negative record related to any form of abuse or exploitation of Children and Vulnerable Adults and give consent to PELUM Uganda to conduct any background checks on the subject during the recruitment process, as may be deemed necessary.